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as in to modify
to limit the meaning of (as a noun)
qualifying the noun "adventure" in the title of your story with a descriptive adjective would make it more attention-grabbing
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2
as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
raising five children has qualified her to be an advice columnist on parenting
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as in to entitle
to give a right to
this coupon qualifies the bearer for an extra 15% off the discounted price
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
passing the state bar exam will qualify you to practice law
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Recent Examples of qualify
Now that the special election has officially been called, a candidate can file paperwork to begin collecting signatures to qualify.
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, the definition of qualifying employment was expanded to include religious organizations.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Who qualifies for a handicap placard or license plate in Missouri?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Instead of merely playing for bragging rights, rivalry games will impact who qualifies for the CFP or conference play-in games.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
During the first Trump administration, the definition of qualifying employment was expanded to include religious organizations.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Who qualifies for a handicap placard or license plate in Missouri?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualify
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Over time, the test was modified so that people could earn some income without losing all their benefits.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Drink it in the sun to refresh while preparing, use it in your recipes to caramelize or sweeten and pair it to help your tongue handle when there’s a lot going on.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In The Old Guard 2, following on from the climax of the first film, Andy must come to terms with her newfound mortality while preparing to face a mysterious foe (played by Uma Thurman).—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The new album, entitled Friends & Family 2, is comprised of cover versions of songs by bands and musicians who shared the stage with Firefall members in the 1970s.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Vera added that California tenants are not legally entitled to a parking spot, so charging for it is common.—
Phillip Molnar,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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The Tapo app detects motion and enables you to set activity zones and privacy zones.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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There’s a fine line between compatibility and codependency, having compassion for another person’s failings and enabling them.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
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In this way, musicians are uniquely equipped for reinvention.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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In other words, he was thrust into a challenging role that he was no longer equipped to handle.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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On Sunday, President Donald Trump signed a Major Disaster Declaration authorizing federal disaster aid and activating the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Lopez told Murray on Wednesday that he's no longer authorized to sell Infowars' assets and vacated the September order that detailed the terms of the auction.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
5 July 2025
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An integrated approach will empower organizations to better protect themselves against the growing array of cyber threats.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The mentorship movement founded by Emmy-winning reporter Phil Taitt that brings celebrities and community leaders together to empower the next generation.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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“Qualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/qualify. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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